Incredible Comeback: Crusaders defeat Hardin-Simmons 34-28

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TOP 10 SHOWDOWN

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"There’s a lot riding on the Hardin-Simmons game, more than just a rivalry."

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The winner of this annual matchup has won a share of the ASC title every year since 1998

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Excitement builds inside Crusader Stadium

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“The World Revolves Around Your Spine.”

The contest is underway at Crusader Stadium

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Cowboys score on their first drive, Crusaders respond with 27 yard TD pass from Kyle King to KJ Miller

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HSU tallied rushing TDs of 33 yds, and 65 yds as the Cowboys dominated in second quarter

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Jefferson Frtiz calls the defense to action.

RB Kenneth Comier with 31 rush yds on Cru's first drive of second half...Kyle King with 9-yd TD to end drive

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UMHB's offense roars to life, scoring on first 3 possessions of Q3

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OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE CODE OF THE CRU

Brandon Jordan comes up with the game's biggest catch...a 14-yd TD reception to put UMHB in front

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The Cru defense put together a strong second half, shutting out HSU

UMHB defense protects the lead on HSU's final drive. DB Jayden Smith comes up with an interception, sealing the win

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“I don’t ever remember a comeback of such proportions."

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6 Catches 101 yards 2 TD

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Always Earned. Never Given

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UMHB, now 4-0, returns to action against Austin College on Oct. 2 in Sherman, Texas

"We stayed real calm at halftime. I said, 'Guys, this is either going to make us or break us'. Obviously it made us."

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Incredible Comeback: Crusaders defeat Hardin-Simmons 34-28